BUCKINGHAMSHIRE - 12th January 2004 - ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), a leading provider of high-performance wireless solutions, today announces the WL-330 pocket wireless access point (AP). About the size of a credit card, the compact WL-330 is not only a wireless access point (AP) but also a wireless bridge/ repeater and wireless Ethernet adapter, providing superior flexibility and portability for building a wireless environment.

Compact and Portable
As small as a poker card, the WL-330 is the ideal wireless LAN device for both home and office environments. Its portability allows for easy set up in hotels, coffee shops, and meeting rooms for convenient Internet access. Simply connect the WL-330 to the Ethernet RJ45 on the wall and your wireless environment is ready to go.

Flexible and Practical
The WL-330, as an Ethernet adapter, converts all devices with Ethernet support into wireless devices. Whether it's desktop PCs, set-top boxes, game consoles, printers or notebooks, the WL-330 is the ideal solution. Furthermore, connecting the pocket AP to a hub switch allows users to set up a multi-IP bridge environment with ease.

Network Range Extension
The WL-330 supports WDS (Wireless Distribution System) to act as a WLAN-to-WLAN bridge or repeater. By connecting to other APs or routers while functioning as a wireless station, it extends network range without tangling wires and cables. It's compatible to other ASUS wireless devices such as the WL-300g and WL-500b and WL-500g.

Unwire your game console
Via an Ethernet connector, the WL-330 unwires game consoles. Mac address cloning simplifies installation by copying the MAC address of game consoles to the WL-330, meaning there is no need to reset the access control list of routers or APs. Configure the WL-330 in Ad-hoc mode for peer-to-peer data transmission and join multiple-player games on the Internet using high-speed broadband connection. (No access point is required)

Convenient Setup
The WL-330 is a driver-free, plug-n'-play WLAN device. In access point mode, just plug the WL-330 to Ethernet-capable devices. (Knowledge on TCP/IP is not required). In Ethernet adapter mode, the WL-330 by default will search and connect to the AP/router with the strongest signal with the user-friendly setup wizard, configuring the WL-330 is a walk in the park. For advanced users, configuring network settings and WDS function can be done through web-based management

Far Reaching
With two innovative and powerful built-in antennas, the WL-330 enables stronger signal at increased distances compared with competing 802.11b devices. The WL-330 brings you convenience without compromising signal performance

The WL-330 is now shipping and retails at approximately £28.00 including V.A.T. For more detailed information please visit the company homepage at http://www.asus.com or contact The Verbal.